Background
Deissler, Robert George was born on August 1, 1921 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Victor Girard and Helen Stella (Fisher) Deissler.
Deissler, Robert George was born on August 1, 1921 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Victor Girard and Helen Stella (Fisher) Deissler.
Bachelor of Science, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1943. Master of Science, Case Institute of Technology, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, 1989.
Researcher, Goodyear Aircraft Corporation, Akron, OH., 1943-1944; aero research scientist, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1947-1952; chief fundamental heat transfer branch, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1952-1970; staff scientist, science consultant fluid physics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1970-1994; distinguished research associate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, since 1994. Fellow Lewis Research Academy, since 1983. Staff scientist senior level emeritus, 1994.
Served as lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Best Paper award 1975, Technology Achievement award 1981), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Heat Transfer Memorial award 1964, Max Jacob Memorial award 1975, Wisdom Hall of Fame 2000). Member American Physical Society, Sigma Xi.
Married June Marie Gallagher, October 7, 1950. Children— Robert Joseph, Mary Beth, Ellen Ann, Anne Marie.